How did a man's genitals make a surprise cameo in a condo listing?
A Washington, DC blogger was looking at a listing when he spotted something very unusual in one of the photos
5 steps for getting more social media ‘likes’
Opinion
It's not as tough as some make it out to be. Interact with users, provide good content, make some effort to build a follower base, test and measure your efforts
by Jay Thompson May 15
6 time management tips agents can’t succeed without
Opinion
Do your personal best by approaching each of your daily tasks with a clarity and calmness that allows you to get more done
by Marilyn Blume May 15
Inspection’s over! 7 tips for negotiating repairs, credits and reductions
Opinion
At this point in the deal, it's in both the buyers' and the sellers' best interest to follow these steps
by Cara Ameer May 15
Agents rating agents? This brokerage is putting it to the test
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty now asks agents to fill out Peer Reputation feedback surveys about agents on the other side of transactions
by Jim Dalrymple II May 14
Dear Marketing Mastermind: How do I make my open house more effective?
Make sure you are creating an event that is exciting, staging the home for maximum impact and putting out the word ahead of time
by Christy Murdock May 14
A survival guide for sellers living in a fully staged home
Opinion
10 tips to help sellers keep their wits about them when living in show-ready conditions
by Nicole Solari May 14
Why you should treat everyone like a client from the moment you meet
You already have a lot of clients, and you meet new ones every day. Make the most of it
by Joseph Rand May 14
An Amazon Echo Dot
Home shoppers who say, 'Alexa, open CNY Realtor' will be able to search 9 New York State counties for homes. It works on Google Home, as well
by Craig C. Rowe May 13
New CRM? Copper gets down to brass tacks for teams and agents
Reviewed in 2017 as a Gmail plugin called ProsperWorks, Copper is fast, lightweight and works like a true CRM
by Craig C. Rowe May 13
Employee or independent contractors: Should California brokerages be making contingency plans?
Opinion
Brokers and agents in California need to start adjusting their roles as the law defining contractors v employees is upended
by Bernice Ross May 13
Lesson Learned: Find your tribe
Find out what D.C. real estate broker Keri Shull believes about the power of teamwork and how it can power your business
by Christy Murdock May 13
Ready to hang out your shingle? Avoid these 5 mistakes
The truth is that many brokerages fail in the startup phase, so steer clear of these potential issues
by Jim Weix May 13